The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-30
THE SOUTH Is HAPPY.
Senator Ransom Says 80, and He Ought
to Know.


Washington Special to The Philadelphia Times
Senator Matt. w. Ransom, the general
manager Of North Carolina politics, while
in Washington for few hours recently,
gave an interesting review Of his obscrya-
tions during the summer among the pco-
pie Of the south lie said:
81 do not think the south was ever hap
pier nor was II over more prosperous. I
did not think when we all surrendered 10
Gen. Grant NJ Appomitox that would
ever live 10 see such day Of cniirc harmo-
ny Of fcclingapdinicrst among the States
north and soutli. ! fought all | could
from lieutenant colonel 10 major general
in the Confederate cause and know some
thing Of the earnoslness Of our people 10
sevcr themselves from the Union. At
iirst sectional feeling was strong, and was
aggravated and perpetualcd Tor political
purposes. presume the experiences of
the country from 1890 IA 1867 was part OF
the discnsc which had taken hold Of the
body polite. but think the condition Of
the country today IL one Of the proudcst
achievements Of our system Of govern
mrnt
''rhc southern people have now in their
midst the iirst President who his visited
their section Ia any extent since the days
of Washington. That * long time Ia bc
overlooked by our chief magistrates. Pr,si-
dent Cleveland will return 10 his duties
with nothing but pleasant memories Oi his
journey through the south. From Mis-.
SOUR 10 Virginia the people have turned
ont en- mns-c Ia bid him welcome and
have united IN giving him not only sweep
ing receptions everywhere, but a taste
ol southern hospitality. This looks
like n restored Union consummaicd. I
believe today that the whole southern
heart beats M Loyalty Ia the Union ~ il
did ia the old days Of struggle for indie
pcndcncc, In the war Of 1872 and In the
campaigns In Mexico. Tho south now
Joins hands with the north In the con-
gucslAoi peace. No one can forctcll the
tutasv ~ This country reunited, with ali
the issues that divided II dead aud buried
and people mingling from Texas 10 Maine,
l,omogcneous In patriotism, interests and
destiny"
Turning to the supreme judecship, Sen
aior Hanson, who was largely insiru-
mental in the appointment of Senator
lamar into the Cabinet, said: 81 have not
my belief that Secretary Lamar
VIII MI inc Nathnt hcil on TIE Supreme
bench. l think W. should have dis
iinciiycly southern man among the mem
bcrship Of the highest tribunal Of the third
coordinate branch Of the government
Some persons aro disposed 20 criticize
Mr.. lamar, but no mow faithful OIL.
Ger or sagacious counsellor ever filed u
Cabinet place. No one ctcr questioned
his integrity, and no one ever doubted his
ability. lie will make an excellent jurisi.
Mr.. lamar also the choice ~ the south
IN It's entirety. There are candidates from
localities, all able men, but none who W
fully represent the wishes Of the whole
southern people. think thcc will be- M
delay in his confirmation"
The senator disclaimcd any desire 10
succeed Ia the ~ccwiaryship of the int.
rior. lie pr'icn 10 rinain where he u,
which hc can do. aud thus prolong his
public career in highly congcnial duties.
lie LIFT hurriclly for the south 10 units In
giving the prsidcnt q hearty greeting nj
Atlanta aud ON his homoward Journey
through the old North State.